On 25 July, the São Miguel de Tresminas Rural Park (Vila Pouca de Aguiar) hosted the inauguration of the Resin Tapper Academy, a space dedicated to training, valorisation and sustainable development of resin tapping in Portugal. Developed by RESIPINUS within the RN21 Integrated Project, funded by the PRR — Component 12, the Academy promotes the professionalisation of resin tappers, good environmental practices and recognition of the economic and social importance of Natural Resin.